1989 Ford Escort XR3i review from UK and Ireland
"Good for the looks, but nothing else"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor and rotor arm breaking and then breaking again after they had just been fixed.
Different fuses blowing.
General comments?
Nice huggable ride, but edgy at high speeds.
Not as quick as I thought it would have been.
Very vague handling and plenty of understeer when entering corners at speed.
Very expensive on tyres.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2001 |